The Art of the Black Bartender: A Speakeasy and Tapas Experience with Shelby Rushin

The Black Mixologists Club, founded by R. R. Bowie and J. Burke Edelin in 1898 was a gathering place for African Americans movers and shakers during a time of racial unrest. These creators ushered in some of America’s most notable cocktails in addition to building the importance of the craft. Experience an evening of dynamic culinary excellence by none other than DJ Khaled’s favorite Chef, Chef D and Chef Jenn Ross, with famed local mixologists, as we pay homage to over 120 years of Black mixology and spirit producing. Famed mixologist will pour cutting edge cocktails amid the sounds of an incredible live band and celebrity DJ spinning all night! Hosted by Angela Yee from The Breakfast Club who will speak on veganism and the black culinary experience with Shelby Rushing from 105.1 The Beat. LIVE MUSIC and special spinning by a celebrity DJ! Join us after work for a Happy Hour to be remembered! Between the specialty craft cocktails, wine, beer and bites, and R&B and Soul artist singing the house down, we’ll keep this party moving all night long!